Chapter 5. Bridging Two Ethernet Networks
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Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
5.2.1 Ethernet Timeouts and Access Point Settings
This section describes the Ethernet Timeout settings and other access point settings for the special
network in Figure 5-4. Ethernet Timeout settings, seen on the System Configuration screen,
include:
Setting
Description
Timeout = 0
Ethernet Timeout function is disabled.
Timeout = 1
Access point detects a broken Ethernet connection and then turns
off its radio.. The Wireless LAN Activity indicator turns off.
When the Ethernet connection is restored, the radio is turned on
again.
Timeout = 2
Access point sends WLAP-Alive BPDU messages on the
Ethernet line as well as over wireless network. This allows other
access points on the same Ethernet line to detect its presence.
Figure 5-4: Special Network Using Timeout Settings 2 & 3
A
Ethernet
E
B
C
D
F
G
H
Timeout = 1
Timeout = 0
Timeout = 0
Timeout = 3
Timeout = 3
Timeout = 2
Timeout = 2
Timeout = 1
Mobile unit roams to access
point H if access point A loses
Ethernet connection.
10BaseT Cross-Over
Cables (Figure 5-5)
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